What is it with British blokes when they get on their holidays?
As soon as they leave the grey skies of Blighty for the azure shores of continental Europe they lose all concept of fashion and wear the jazziest gear they can find.
Chris Waddle is a case in point. While the BBC has relaxed its dressing etiquette in recent years, there’s still an element of sartorial convention to follow.
If there was a ‘smart/casual dress code, gents’ memo sent around before the Beeb went live on its France vs Germany semi final coverage, Waddle wasn’t copied in on it.
The former England striker went full ‘Brits Abroad’ with his choice of shirt for the grand footballing occasion and it didn’t go unnoticed. But when you see the colour of it, how the hell could it have gone unnoticed?
Presenter Dan Walker was just mentioning how Waddle still has considerable influence around Marseille way after a stint with the club from ’89 to ’92.
Who could forget that hair do?
#OTD in 1989: @chriswaddle93 becomes the most expensive British player when he joins Marseille for £4.5m pic.twitter.com/VAGvtl7tYx
— When Football Was Better (@FootballInT80s) July 7, 2016
Gary Lineker wasn’t going to let go to waste the opportunity to get a dig in about Waddle’s less-than-subtle attire, saying “I should think so wearing that shirt!”
The floodgates then opened on Twitter…
Chris Waddle is heading straight out for a mate's 50th in Yates after the match. pic.twitter.com/r3KxTHj8uv
— Tony Mogan (@TonyMogan) July 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/RamAlbumClub/status/751124543599742976
Chris Waddle at a BBQ with his disgruntled wife and disruptive kids pic.twitter.com/2kNALpwq7o
— Will Unwin (@Will_Unwin) July 7, 2016
Chris Waddle looks like he's on holiday.
— Ryan Bailey (@RyanJayBailey) July 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/DannyDowling91_/status/751139938176012288
https://twitter.com/Christismybitch/status/751138475227873280
https://twitter.com/smifffyd/status/751131653410549760
Chris Waddle trying to Camouflage himself from his beloved Marseille fans. pic.twitter.com/I2T3l900T4
— Boba Dee Hutt (•|•) (@deadpool_lyrics) July 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/endabolger/status/751125929414582277
@GaryLineker Is Chris Waddle Wearing That Shirt To Meet The French President ? pic.twitter.com/zSUvVZvA83
— Wayne Summers (@WSSummers1975) July 7, 2016
Chris Waddle staking a claim for the cheekiest shirt on TV award #FRAGER #GERFRA pic.twitter.com/0HAmBla6AV
— Mark Ellames (@mjellames) July 7, 2016
Still, it could be worse…
Has Chris Waddle shrunk 🤔 pic.twitter.com/5f4D7UxjR6
— Sarah JS (@boom1965) July 7, 2016
